Wow, as I write this it's like we are in a major heat wave, with the temperatures in the mid 30s. I didn't even need my long johns to do the morning farm chores!
A big thank you goes out to Scott Valliere for providing me with some excellent and detailed information that I had to condense regarding the Berlin Sabres' 10-and-under Granite State League championship run this past weekend.
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